Civil Enforcement Officer

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Our preferred method of application is CV with a covering statement demonstrating how you meet the requirements of the role. You should also provide the names, positions, organisations and contact details for two referees, one of whom should be your current or most recent employer.

Should you have any difficulties applying online please e-mail recruitment@harborough.gov.uk or contact 07592579720.

We reserve the right to bring forward the closing date should we receive sufficient suitable applications, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

Desirable criteria from the person specification may be used for sifting purposes. If you think you would be a great fit for us, but don’t meet all the requirements of the role, please contact us as we’d love to discuss how we could be the next step in your career journey.

Find out more about the benefits of working at Harborough District Council at http://www.harborough.gov.uk/working-for-us

Promoting diversity and equality of opportunity in employment

Job title: Civil Enforcement Officer

Location: Market Harborough, Leicestershire, peripatetic role

Status: Permanent

Hours: 37hrs per week

Grade: Grade 3 (£26,403 to £27,254) pay award pending

Car user: Casual

Make a Difference in Your Community

At Harborough District Council, our vision is to create vibrant, safe and prosperous places for everyone. As a Civil Enforcement Officer, you’ll be one of the Council’s most visible ambassadors, helping to keep our streets safe, our roads moving, and supporting residents and visitors every day.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys being out and about, thrives on variety, and takes pride in delivering great customer service.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Patrolling our district to ensure parking regulations are followed.
• Providing friendly, helpful advice to residents, businesses and visitors.
• Issuing Penalty Charge Notices where necessary using handheld technology.
• Helping to reduce congestion and improve air quality.
• Checking signage, lines and car park equipment and reporting any issues.
• Playing an important role in keeping the district safe and accessible

Who We’re Looking For

• A calm, confident and diplomatic communicator.
• Someone who enjoys working outdoors.
• A customer-focused, approachable person.
• Someone adaptable, assertive and self-motivated.
• Someone comfortable using handheld digital devices.
• A full valid UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for work as there is a requirement to travel to other locations within the county of Leicestershire.
• Some basic technological skills would be an advantage, as this role requires the use of a handheld device to log and maintain accurate data.

You don’t need previous enforcement experience as full training is provided.

Your working week will include some Saturday, Sunday and early evening working on a rota basis, there will be an enhanced rate for working Sunday and there may be some opportunities for overtime.

Your day will be spent, mostly outside, in all weathers, and there is a requirement to wear a uniform and necessary equipment when patrolling so please consider this before you apply.

Applicants for the role will be subject to a standard DBS check.